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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,560.93, 420,287.91 and 168,594.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,560.93, 420,287.91 and 168,594.96 is: 232,657.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,560.93 : 420,287.91 = 168,594.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,560.93/420,287.91 = 168,594.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,560.93x = 420,287.91 × 168,594.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,560.93x = 70,858,423,374.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,858,423,374.93/304,560.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,657.63

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